The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-15

strong nicotian aroma shedding itself
from his person. He brought some
thing more with him His voice had
that thickness which told of the drain
ing of his pocket-fask. He was jolly
and confidential.
"Sorry, old fellow" he said, ''to
have left you so long. Been bored to
death for want of company, haven't
youP"
''Oh, no! have enjoyed a very pleas
ant conversation with our genial neigh
Dor over the way"
Genial! Well, of all the queer
chaps for picking up all low acquaint-
ance, you beat 'em and give 'em six in
the game. "
Ssh! They'll hear YOU"
''Let 'en, who caresP Going to stop
at the Junction."
mo; there is a one horse sort of con-
Meeting train, learn, and shall push
on to .Griffton at once. ="
Il sha'n't. III lie over day. I'm
sort of worn out, and I'll come over to-
morrow as fresh as a daisy. Hope you'll
have a good time among the cheese and
candles. intend to look in on you
before leave, and see how doth the
little busy bee improve each shining
hour "
THANK you; you're very kind"
The brakeman craned his neck in the
door, and uttered some sounds, appar-
emily ''Grittin Juxsh'n, :" which the ex-
perienced ear understood to be Griffton
Junction, and the travellers for that
point left the cars. Poulder made his
way, with his luggage, to the little ho-
tel there, while the farmer and daugh-
ter, followed by Boiling, made theirs
to the single car, with little superan-
uated engine attached, which stood
waiting. There were no other passen-
gers, and the three had the car to them
selves.
Come over here, Mr.. Boiling" said
the old man, after the car had been in
motion awhile; II want to talk with
you bit. Turn down that seat. That
will do. You said you had letter for
Judge Carter and didn't intend to de-
liver it."
Eyes, sir.
''Did it never occur to you, young
man, that it was your duty to obey a
fathers OrderS!'
II trust, sir, that I'm usually obedi-
ent. 1t was not a positive order. 1
shall write to him and explain"
II tell you that you should deliver
that letter to its proper owner. You
are only trustee in the case. I am
Judge Carter, and this is my daughter
Lucy. Hand over the paper to the
court"
Il beg your pardon. sir; but I"
"You want Identification. Here, con-
ductOr! Tell this young gentleman who
1 am"
Judge Carter" responded the func-
tionary, little curious to know what
it was about"
Thank you, Philips. That'n do. Now,
sir"
Boiling, not little astonished, took
the letter from his pOcket-book.
IF you'll permit me, " said the Judge,
as he opened the letter and glanced
over the contents. HE gives you a
good character, and wants me to look
after you little. All, how time flies
Lucy, this young fellows father and
had such good times in the old days.
How long did you read law, BollingP'
"a little over two years, sir"
Like it?''
every much indeed, sill"
''Whom did you read with?"
"Spence and Sullivan"
"Good men. Sullivan put you
through the office business, l fancy;
that's his way Now, I've been putting
you through an exhaustive examina-
ton, which is my way, and 1 think
you'll do. Let old Bragg find another
salesman. He's not dying for you,
and can get him substitute. l have
two students in my office. What they
are there for is their own business, but
they'll never make a great success at
the bar, unless they change their ways
1 want a clerk to manage my office,
and to boss around while l am off on
circuit. I'll give you a living salary
not too much, and you can read law
meanwhile. You ought to be able to
pass in year. If you turn out as I
hope you will, why, when you get your
sheepskin, We'll see what can be done.
What do you say to itP''
'Say to it, sir. What can say but
yes, and thank you for the offer"
Very well, that's settled. Here we
are, and there's our carriage. Give
your checks to John there, and he'll
bring your luggage to the house, along
with ours. Show your gallantry, and
hand Lucy into the carriage. Jump
in. I'll drive. "
The next day, James Poulder, Esq,
made his appearance at the Carriers in
a state of elegance, only matched by
that of Captain CUttle's famous watch
never equaled, and rarely eXcelled.
He was ushered into the drawing-room
and received by young lady, whose
! stvle suited even his fastidious taste,
and whose features had dim famil-
iarity. When the Judge came in, the
young mans recognition of the farmer
in the cars was complete. he stam-
mered out an apology, but the old man
relieved him.
cit could hardly have been expected
that you should have known us" said
the Judge. Let all that pass. You
are quite welcome. As we have two
hours before dinner, wen go to the Office
and look over the papers together.
Miss Carter will excuse you. mean
| while"
In the office Poulder found Boiling,
who was busy at work on a declaration.
''Why, Frank, / thought you were
going into the grocery business.
4 1--WE changed my mind" replied
Frank, resuming his work.
James Poulder stayed his week out,
and then took the ears to Careysburg.
Frank Boiling did not make the same